going up in flames; destruction by fire (esp. of a large building); stirring up a storm of criticism online (of an article, tweet, statement, etc.); becoming the target of an Internet pitchfork mob
embodiment; materialization; actualization; realization; taking form; taking shape
absurd; foolish; stupid; silly; nonsense; ludicrous
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
series of battles; successive battles
to finish; to end; to close
to be tired of waiting; to wait impatiently
to make narrower; to shut (an umbrella); to shrug (one's shoulders); to purse (one's lips)
to reflect; to throw back light
point (of a sword, etc.); pointed verbal attack
sphincter; sphincter muscle; constrictor
curved; forming the shape of an arch
thickly; densely; luxuriantly
being addicted to; being wholly absorbed by; falling ill; becoming sick
sex life; sexual activities
to train; to discipline; to teach manners
cesspool; sink; manure sink
cave; hollow; cavity; hollow
to brace one's legs; to stand firm; to plant one's feet (firmly on the ground); to hold out; to persist; to make an effort
abdomen; stomach; under parts
being buried; remaining unknown; being forgotten; being absorbed (e.g. in research); being immersed
mercilessly; relentlessly; unsparingly
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
shame; embarrassment; disgrace
early ripening rice; early-ripening fruit (grain, etc.); person who becomes physically or mentally mature at an early age
to impose (a tax, fine, etc.); to levy; to assign (a task, duty, etc.); to give; to set
failure; collapse; breakdown; break-up; bankruptcy
exceedingly; extremely; very many; indeed
8000; eight thousand; many
breadwinner; biggest earner
ill-natured; mean; nasty; sadistic; cruel; mean-spirited
to give a broad grin; to smirk
another company; other company
freely; frankly; without reserve
to be sad; to mourn for; to regret
philharmonic (e.g. orchestra, choir)